Orange Cranberry Pull Apart
Transform your holiday baking with this Orange Cranberry Pull Apart bread, a delightful combination of airy, soft dough layered with a sweet-tart cranberry and orange zest filling. Perfect for brunch or as a festive dessert, this recipe promises a show-stopping centerpiece for any table. Featuring a buttery, homemade dough, the bread pulls apart effortlessly, revealing bursts of citrusy orange and chewy cranberries in every bite. Topped with a luscious orange glaze, it’s an irresistible mix of freshness and indulgence. With its step-by-step approach and only 30 minutes of active prep time, this sweet pull-apart bread is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends. Make it the highlight of your next gathering or gift it as a homemade treat. Don’t miss baking this flavorful orange cranberry bread—it’s bound to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 0.75 cups Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for filling)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast.
In a small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup of milk and 4 tablespoons of melted butter over low heat until warm but not hot. Add to the flour mixture.
Add 2 large eggs to the bowl and stir until a dough begins to form. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 6-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 5 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
While the dough is rising, make the filling. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons of softened unsalted butter, 1 cup of dried cranberries, and 1 tablespoon of orange zest. Set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle (approximately 12x18 inches).
Spread the filling mixture evenly over the dough rectangle. Cut the dough into 4-inch strips using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter.
Stack the strips on top of each other and then cut into squares (about 4-inch squares). Carefully stack the squares into a greased loaf pan, placing them upright like a deck of cards. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pull-apart bread for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
While the bread is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth and pourable.
Remove the bread from the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes, and drizzle the orange glaze over the top.
Serve warm and enjoy your Orange Cranberry Pull Apart!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.8 g | 329% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 719.7 g | 262% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 376.8 g | ||
| Protein | 66.0 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 1189 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
